Fresh woe for cinemas as new Batman film is delayed due to coronavirus

Fresh woe for cinemas as new Batman film becomes the latest blockbuster to be delayed because of coronavirus By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 23:12 BST, 6 October 2020 | Updated: 23:32 BST, 6 October 2020 The Batman is the latest blockbuster to be delayed because of coronavirus, raising fresh doubts over the … Read more

Furious Cineworld staff slam firm after finding out online about closure of its 128 UK cinemas

Cineworld staff have today slammed the company amid claims employees first found out online about the firm’s plans to shut all 128 of its UK and Ireland cinemas. One member took to social media site Twitter to describe the situation as ‘appalling’. It comes after reports in The Sunday Times today revealed how the company, … Read more

Cineworld to shut all 128 of its UK and Ireland cinemas after industry became ‘unviable’

The last picture show: Cineworld to shut all 128 of its UK and Ireland cinemas after industry became ‘unviable’ following coronavirus cancellations Cineworld chiefs could announce plans as early as tomorrow, say Sunday Times The paper reports the move to close cinemas could put up to 5,500 jobs at risk It comes after latest James … Read more

Cinemas are deserted as owners pin hopes on Christopher Nolan blockbuster Tenet to revive industry

All eyes are on Britain’s deserted cinemas as they prepare for the first release of a Hollywood film since March, with the industry expecting its worst year at box office in three decades amid the coronavirus pandemic.  Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi film Tenet – starring David John Washington and Robert Pattinson – will hit the big … Read more

Cineworld pins hopes of a COVID recovery on 4D cinemas

The smell of burning rubber, water sprayed in your face, a moving seat and surround video are among the measures cinemas hope will get you through their doors. The UK’s largest cinema chain, Cineworld, is among theatres pinning their hopes on more immersive experiences as part of its Covid lockdown recovery efforts. Cineworld plans to … Read more

Home cinemas and hot tubs: Park resorts entice buyers with posh lodges

‘Luxury lodges are the new second-home alternative’: The top-of-the-range park homes that come with wet rooms, walk-in wardrobes and designer kitchens By Jane Slade For The Daily Mail Published: 07:56 BST, 8 August 2020 | Updated: 07:56 BST, 8 August 2020 You can imagine something called Vogue Classique and Dreamcatcher cutting through the waves on … Read more

Britain’s Vue cinemas will reopen next week with staggered movie start times

Vue cinemas will reopen next week with staggered movie start times and coronavirus precautions as first tickets for film screenings go on sale today Film tickets will go on sale on Thursday ahead of the first reopenings on August 7 Customers to be encouraged to book their visits online and keep social distance There will … Read more

An alfresco August for staycationers: Drive-in cinemas, a 100mph zip-wire line and Dark Sky forests

An alfresco August is on the cards for staycationers thanks to drive-in cinemas, a 100mph zip-wire line, mega-mazes and ‘Dark Sky’ forests Drive-in cinemas are set to be the hit of 2020, says Holiday Hero Neil Simpson The ‘mega maize maze’ at Hirsty’s Family Fun park allows for social distancing Farms across the country are … Read more

Scottish barber reopens at midnight as pubs, cinemas and attractions welcome customers

Lockdown measures are being eased to get Scotland back into business today, with pubs, restaurants, hair salons and tourist attractions all set to reopen. Strict social distancing and hygiene measures are in place from today as Scots enter the third phase of Scottish Government’s route map out of lockdown.   Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon urged … Read more

Cineworld delays the opening of its cinemas in the UK by more than two weeks to July 31 

Cineworld has delayed the reopening of its cinemas in the UK by more than two weeks until July 31. The company, which has about 100 screens in Britain, had been due to open its theatres from July 10 after the coronavirus lockdown is further eased on July 4. But it has pushed back the date … Read more